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Breaking News: Primary Schools Get More Time to Decide on Patronage Changes
Primary schools have until November 30th to decide on patronage and other changes, but parents remain frustrated by…
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Gov.ie Inspectorate Updates: Latest Guidance for Irish Schools and Early Learning Settings
The Department of Education’s gov.ie Inspectorate Updates page gathers the latest inspection communications for Irish schools and early…
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Breaking News: Demand for Special Education Places Set to Rise as Primary Enrolment Falls
Demand for special education places in Ireland is forecast to rise by almost one-third by 2040/41 despite falling…
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Breaking News: Special Class Demand Set to Rise as Primary Enrolment Falls
Ireland expects a sharp rise in demand for special primary classes by 2040, despite a projected fall in…
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Breaking News: Primary Schools in Ireland Embrace Earlier Language Learning
Irish primary schools are expanding early language learning through Say Yes to Languages, helping pupils build confidence and…
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Breaking News: Why Childhood Language Learning Is Gaining Momentum in Irish Primary Schools
Teachers say Irish primary pupils have a strong appetite for languages as new figures highlight Ireland’s gap in…
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Breaking News: Irish School Leaders Say Free Books Scheme Creates Unmanageable Burden
Irish school leaders support free books for families but say administration is overwhelming schools, with most calling for…
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Breaking News: School Principals Face ‘Unmanageable’ Burden Under Free Schoolbooks Scheme
A new survey says Irish school principals face an “unmanageable administrative burden” administering the free schoolbooks scheme.
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Breaking News: The School-Readiness Skills Irish Parents Should Practise at Home
School readiness is less about early reading and more about independence, emotional confidence, self-care and predictable routines.
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Breaking News: INTO Teachers Begin Work-to-Rule Action Amid Ongoing Dispute
INTO teachers have begun work-to-rule action, with possible effects on school activities, administration and communications across Ireland.
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Breaking News: INTO Members Begin Work-to-Rule Action in Escalating Education Dispute
INTO members have begun a work-to-rule campaign, potentially affecting voluntary school duties while classroom teaching continues.
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School Inspection Guidelines: Updated Department of Education Frameworks Explained
The Department of Education and Youth has updated inspection guidelines covering early years, schools, Youthreach, safeguarding and inspection…
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Primary School Survey: Department of Education Publishes New Guidance for Schools
The Department of Education has published guidance to help Irish primary schools understand survey results and engage with…
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Breaking News: Ireland’s Hot School Meals Scheme Set for Major Overhaul
Ireland’s hot school meals scheme will be overhauled after reviews found food waste and concerns about quality, portions…
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Breaking News: School Meals Audit Finds Processed Foods Often Chosen Over Healthier Options
An audit of Ireland’s Hot School Meals Scheme finds processed foods often beat healthier choices and highlights protein…
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Breaking News Ireland: INTO Teachers Vote for Work-to-Rule Over Public Pay
INTO members have voted for industrial action, with a work-to-rule by primary and special-school teachers due to begin…
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Breaking News Ireland: Primary School Teachers Begin Work-to-Rule Action in Pay Dispute
Primary school teachers in Ireland begin work-to-rule action amid a public-sector pay dispute, with possible effects on school…
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Breaking News: INTO Teachers to Begin Work-to-Rule Action Over Public Pay
INTO members have backed industrial action, with more than 48,000 primary and special-school teachers due to begin a…
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Picker Pals Ireland: €380,000 Funding to Reach 966 Classrooms Nationwide
Picker Pals Ireland receives €380,000 in funding to reach 966 classrooms and help children lead environmental action nationwide.
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Primary School Counselling: Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot 2023-2026 Expanded Across Ireland
gov.ie confirms expansion of Ireland’s Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot, boosting wellbeing supports for children in schools.